BLAINE HOGAN: The Man Who Forgot to Title His Book
An interview with Blaine Hogan
It is the artist’s job to accept that the work will be very, very hard; to understand the importance of deep reflection, and to fight the forces of fear and resistance, all in the name of filling blank pages and creating beauty.
This is Blaine Hogan’s manifesto. And he hopes it will be yours as well.
And no, someone eloquent enough to put that italicized phrasing together didn’t forget to title his book.
The book is called Untitled because it’s about the thrill and duty of filling in the blank page.
Blaine is a creative practitioner with the chops to act, write, direct, produce and/or stage design and this book is your fly-on-the-wall-opportunity to follow his mind through the creative process.
And for my fellow STORY creatives, yes this Blaine is THE Blaine from this **significant moment** below.
*Special Note: Have you been trying to start writing a book? Here’s something free to help you get on your way!*
You can pick the book up here.
Or, if you’re in the mood for free (is there ever an if?), leave a comment on this post (click “comments” by the title) and you’ll be entered for a chance to win Blaine’s book plus four custom posters inspired by it. (Seen below.)
Shawn Smucker November 21, 2011 (10:37 am)
That’s a great line. Thanks for pointing this out, Sarah.
Adam Erickson November 21, 2011 (10:46 am)
I’d love to win one of those posters. Props to Blaine again for an amazing book!
Michelle Weger November 21, 2011 (11:01 am)
I love books, I love blaine and I love charity. :) didn’t even know this was in the works. Thanks for the heads up Sarah!!
Robbie Gregory November 21, 2011 (11:03 am)
Really looking forward to reading this book!
Alise November 21, 2011 (11:07 am)
Thanks so much for the opportunity. That sounds like a pretty good manifesto.
Sarah November 21, 2011 (11:38 am)
It’s a good read. Good move to try for it. ;)
Lori Biddle November 21, 2011 (11:43 am)
I loved this book – lost everything on my iPad – so would love to replace it in my non-existing library! …was a very sad day! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jen November 21, 2011 (11:59 am)
That excerpt alone has me sold. :) on my reading list!
Sort of reminds me of the premise behind Stephen Pressfield’s “The War of Art.” it’s a good, quick read, but very profound.
matt bortmess November 21, 2011 (12:11 pm)
Already have the book…it’s a great read. But those posters…oh, man. I would love those!
Bradley November 21, 2011 (1:53 pm)
I just got his book last week. Can’t wait to dive in!
Mike McGinnis November 21, 2011 (3:46 pm)
I’m liable to start performing street art if I read this book. Chances are even higher if I refer to it as a manifesto. Now, if only I could make it rain…..on a stage. Rawr away!
Tim Bordeaux November 21, 2011 (4:13 pm)
Here is my witty comment, cleverly spun to reduce my shameful, opportunistic gamble to win a free book because I’m too cheap to go out and buy it. :)
Just found your site via your guest post on Donald Miller’s site. It looks extremely helpful!
Kirsten Wilson November 21, 2011 (5:13 pm)
Yes, please. I have page after blank page staring at me. The book/posters might just help me hold their gaze.
Tim Schraeder November 21, 2011 (6:13 pm)
That book changed my life and I NEED THOSE POSTERS!!!!!!
Sarah November 21, 2011 (6:27 pm)
@Tim, I know, right? Why isn’t someone making snazzy posters for my books?? Ahhh. To be Blaine Hogan. :)
Jennifer Baier November 21, 2011 (7:35 pm)
Sounds like an great book and love the posters. Who created them?
Stacy November 21, 2011 (7:51 pm)
Would LOVE to share this with my creative coworkers who inspire me!
Brian Alexander November 21, 2011 (7:55 pm)
The posters look awesome. I hope to win!
Jeremy Harper November 21, 2011 (8:03 pm)
Comment……
Just kidding. I really can’t wait to BR a part of my first story conference this year. Thank you do much for the great ideas you present on here.
Jeremy
(@jtharper76)
Mike Fitzpatrick November 21, 2011 (8:28 pm)
I would LOVE a copy of this book!
Larry Kozlof November 21, 2011 (8:44 pm)
Every opportunity to win is a great one, winning something from such a great mind is even better. Thanks for putting out the opportunity.
Albert Lew November 21, 2011 (8:54 pm)
Those posters are SWEET!! I’m also curious about the book too. Crossing fingers! :)
Sheila Addison November 21, 2011 (9:13 pm)
Intrigued. Remember THE Blaine moment well. Would love to read and share w/ creatives I work with. Thanks!
Erin Drury November 21, 2011 (10:45 pm)
Sounds fascinating. Looking forward to hearing/reading more from Blaine.
Jordan November 21, 2011 (11:26 pm)
love this book but these posters leave my jaw on the floor. very awesome.
daniel john November 21, 2011 (11:30 pm)
love the posters – hoping I might look up at them (in the near future) while I’m reading the book :)
Robby November 21, 2011 (11:32 pm)
Untitled has been a terrific resource! Love the artwork too!
Joshua Julian November 21, 2011 (11:41 pm)
Blaines blog and tweets are sometimes the thing that keeps me going when I just don’t feel like I can anymore. Thank you do much for answering the call God has placed on your life so I can continue to do what He has called others to do!
Kendra Golden November 21, 2011 (11:42 pm)
I’ve already read the book twice so I’m delighted to have a chance to hang those posters on my office walls for inspiration. I already have a cable hung to suspend them from. :)
Bethany Spear November 22, 2011 (12:09 am)
Those posters are sweet!
Wes November 22, 2011 (12:18 am)
I can’t wait to get my read on with this book. I’ve been seeing so much about it all over the twitterspere! Not to mention how sick these posters are!!!
Josh Watkins November 22, 2011 (8:49 am)
Thanks for the blog post! I’m a creative professional for a local church and have been following Blaine for a while. It’s great to see someone in the church who overflows creativity like this. Hopefully I can snag a copy of this book for my team and maybe even shake up our thought processes in a big way. :)
Thanks again, Sarah!
...adam November 22, 2011 (10:01 pm)
I loved Blaine’s book but would love a poster even more. Is there a place we can purchase a print?
Sarah November 26, 2011 (10:49 am)
I’ll add a link if Blaine confirms the posters can be purchased. He’s working on it. :)
Josh November 27, 2011 (4:09 pm)
I remember Blaine from the Prison Break days! Can’t wait to read :)